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  • Designing A Security Roadmap For Your Enterprise – Quick N Easy Approach!

    Yes! Cyber Insurance does influence the security roadmap. Researching cyber security in 2011 showed that this requirement will become an important factor to the security posture of an organisation. In Picture 1, each requirement represents a specific business need. In order to satisfy the requirement, a vendor products feature is utilised. To implement the feature, Capital expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational expenditure (OPEX) should be taken into consideration. For example, if the latest software version is a requirement by the customer, then the estate will have high capex costs, in addition, if it is specialist software, then higher OPEX administration costs are usually seen in runtime/BAU environments. To know what features to utilised, typically the product is introduced for a temporary…

  • Alternative Aircraft Propulsion Systems

    Dr Paul Robertson of Cambridge University Engineering Departrment presented an outstanding talk  on Thursday 19 May on the technical merits and drawbacks of propulsion systems for light aircraft.  The talk included a discussion of the merits of different propulsion systems, the performance of electric and hybrid aircraft, and the future opportunities for commercial flight without fossil fuel based engines.  Videos of hybrid aircraft developed and built by the Engineering Department, were shown.

    David Blake
    David Blake

  • Are Cost Models Within The Rail Sector Doomed to Failure when the Manufacturing Company Seeks To Adopt a Product Service System

    As some of you will know, I have been, and continue to be, involved in research relative to Through-life Engineering Services and how such product support can be used to inform the business model.  As manufacturing organisations seek to redefine the corporate and operating strategies by the process of servitization as they move to adopt a Product Service System novel cost models are required.  Work, research, and interest within these areas continues to grow at exponential rates both within academia and the commercial world. There are becons of success which are often cited, they being Rolls Royce, Xerox, Mann Trucks, and Bombardier Transportation to name but a few.  These companies whilst being manufacturers now gain most of their revenue from advanced integrated service systems supported…

    Louis Redding
    Louis Redding

  • Award Presentation

    On behalf of the IET Toronto LN, Jenny Yu present the Stan Thurger Award at Sherian College on 17th May 2016. The winner this year is Gurpreet Sarpal. Jenny took the opportunity to introduce IET to the winner. As the Americas PATW final will be held in Toronto, he is encouraged to attend the event and to participate in future competitions.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Lady Mary Heath - Not Entirely Forgotten

    ''Amy Johnson did the first flight to Australia, Amelia Earhart flew the Atlantic, the first female to do so. And they are both celebrated and remembered. But before all this there was Mary Heath, and of course she has been entirely forgotten.'' 'A bitter rivalry with Amelia Earhart, a mixed-race marriage and a ban from flying because of her menstrual cycle: The incredible and utterly tragic story of 'Lady Icarus' - the first person to fly solo across Africa' Read more...

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    Former Community Member

  • Mersey & Western Cheshire Network - 2016 Recognition Evening

    Mersey & Western Cheshire Network recently held a Recognition Evening on 5 May 2016 which was hosted by  Michelle Richmond, Director, IET Membership & Professional Development. Michelle gave an update on IET strategy and talked about volunteering at the IET.   The event recognised those members who had been recently registered for CEng, IEng and EngTech, plus recent elections to Fellow and also those members who had recently joined the IET. It also recognised those members who volunteer to support the IET in the region.   A special Volunteer Recognition Award was presented to  David Parr, Professional Registration Advisor, to commemorate his outstanding contribution to the IET. The Harry Currie Award for developing the Young Professionals Section was presented to Sheng Yuan, Chairman of the…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • TalkingPro 'Share Your Story' Campaign

    Welcome to the TalkingPro 'Share Your Story' Campaign. This is an opportunity for you to share your story with aspiring young adults. Please complete the form below to submit an entry for the TalkingPro online career resource. This process may take up to 15 minutes to complete. Read more...

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    Former Community Member

  • IET Stevenage - CoderDojo - More Volunteers Needed

    You may already be aware that the IET Women's Network  launched it's first ever Coder Dojo event in our Stevenage office 30 April, where young people, between 7 and 17, can learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology. CoderDojo is a global movement to help to put aspects of engineering and  technology on the radar of youngsters. The event is open to both boys and girls with a  heavier emphasis on the girls  as this is where more encouragement is needed. Currently, I am looking for more volunteers to get involved as and when they can.  Dojo's take place once a month, on a saturday from 14:00 - 17:00.  The club focuses on Scratch, HTML, CSS and Java Script. IF  you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, please get in contact with

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  • WE50: Last Chance To Nominate

    The Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) is open to all women in Britain who work in the engineering sector, and is being run in partnership with the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), key employers and associated organisations. Nomimations close 23 May 2016 Read more...

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    Former Community Member

  • Lockheed Martin - Space Fundamentals Training Program - call for candidates

    Lockheed Martin is currently seeking two candidates for their Space Fundamentals Training Program. (SFTP). SFTP was established in 2015 as the means of inspiring students to enter the space/aerospace field and provide them with space education and professional development. Over the course of 8 weeks, students complete a 5-week online curriculum developed by Lockheed Martin as well as a 3-week travel component that includes hands-on instruction, networking opportunities with industry professionals and practicum experience. More information about the program can be found in the attached documents.   This year’s program will expand opportunities to students from 5 countries around the world and will feature a 3-week travel component that will take students to Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie in Space

  • Are we nearly there yet? - Safety challenges on the path to Autonomy

    On the 17 th May 2016 the IET will be addressing the question ‘are we nearly there yet? - Safety challenges on the path to Autonomy’ at Active Safety Europe 2016: ADAS to Autonomous Conference in Munich. This IET session will address how we demonstrate the technological maturity, reliability and safety of the software required for automated driving for all stakeholders involved on public roads. What’s the OEM’s perspective?: Exploring the ADAS glidepath vs. straight to autonomy, considering the requirements for higher level autonomy systems. Safety vs. Risk: Understanding the safety improvements achieved by ADAS, considering their potential risks, how to manage these risks and the limitation of current guidelines. Using safety arguments and expected driver behaviour in order to design for the…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • IET Islamabad Network Volunteer Committee

    Eur Ing Tauqeer Hussain Shah BSc MSc PE CEng MIET Chairman  |  hs tauqir@yahoo.co.uk CEO of Water Supply and Sanitation Services, Bannu, Pakistan Dr.Jawad Saleem BSc MSc PhD PE CEng MIET Vice Chairman  |   jay.sheikh@gmail.com Assistant Professor EE Department, COMSATS University, Abbottabad, Pakistan   Mr.Nouman Abid Chuhan MSc B.Tech-Hons HND PET IEng MIET Secretary  |  Online and Social Media Manager  |  ieng. noumanabid@gmail.com Lahore, Pakistan IET Islamabad Local Network  |   ietuk.islamabad@gmail.com    Dr.Mohamed Saeed BSc MSc PhD PE CEng MIET Treasurer  |   msaeedbaloch@gmail.com Associate Professor EE Department and Director QEC, UCEST, Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Pakistan Dr.Abdul Majid BSc MSc PhD PE CEng MIET Manager Events & Marketing  |   Abdmajid73@gmail.com Assistant…

    Nouman Abid Chuhan
    Nouman Abid Chuhan

  • Transport Section: Technical Visit To Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)

    Technical visits are real highlights of our Singapore Network activity, presenting opportunities and insights that are difficult to obtain without the reach and influence of a professional organisation. 20 members and aspiring engineers were able to appreciate such an experience with the visit on 12th May 2016 to tunnel works on the Woodlands section of the Thomson-East Coast Line. This 43km new line will add 31 new stations to the existing rail network, with 7 interchange stations to link with the East-West, North-South, North-East, Circle and Downtown Lines. The visiting team assembled at the Hampshire headquarters of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and each person was issued with the personal protection equipment essential for entering the T206 construction site where the Earth Pressured…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • A Thriving IET Community In Canada

    Did you know that the IET has four active Local Networks in Canada? Look out for the next issue of Member News (August 2016) that has updates on the activities of the Ottawa, Toronto, Canadian Prairies Group of Chartered Engineers (CPGCE) and the Western Canadian Group of Chartered Engineers (WCGCE) Networks.Did you know that the IET has four active Local Networks in Canada? Look out for the next issue of Member News (August 2016) that has updates on the activities of the Ottawa, Toronto, Canadian Prairies Group of Chartered Engineers (CPGCE) and the Western Canadian Group of Chartered Engineers (WCGCE) Networks. And if you live in Canada and can't wait to read the next issue then take a look at their online communities: IET Ottawa Network A group that promotes science, engineering, technology…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • 150th Anniversary Of The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable - Lecture At Savoy Place 16 June 2016

    As part of the 150th anniversary of the first durable Trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, Donard de Cogan is presenting a series of talks on the great enterprise and its aftermath. On 21st March the Norwich Engineering Society heard about the people who reported the events, using material from the IET Archives. On 16th April the IET Ireland Network were told of the Irish dimension. This lecture in Savoy Place will trace the various expeditions (1857, 1858, 1865 and 1866). It will discuss the lessons learned from the early disasters and near disasters and will cover the techniques used for testing the cable during manufacture as well as during submersion; all part of a learning exercise that ensured ultimate success during summer 1866. There will be a display of historical artefacts relating to…

    Anne Locker
    Anne Locker

  • Robots Helping People

    IET Central London Evening Lecture, Savoy Place, 11-May-2016  Professor Yiannis Demiris, Personal Robotics Laboratory, Imperial College, London Are robots our enemies? Will they take over the world from humans?  Not at all! As long as engineering teams like this one at Imperial College prevail. Their ethos is to contribute to the betterment of the human race: Not by replacing humans, but by assisting us to do things better, particularly where we have disabilities or recuperation challenges. They have learnt not to try to help people who don't want help. Their robotic applications include such areas as: Smart robotic wheelchairs for kids with disabilities.  Reinforcing rehabilitation exercises.  Assisting people with dressing.  Learning physical tasks such as dancing; the robot adapts to what…

  • PATW 2016 - CYPRUS

    The PATW Cyprus LN competition was held on 7th May 2016 at 9am at the European University Cyprus. There were 11 participants. The participants were divided into two groups; each group had a winner and runner up who then qualified to the Local final which was right after the two Heats finished. The judging panel of the final consisted of 3 judges Prof. Constantinos Pattichis, Mr John Papageorrgis and Mr. Alkis Spyrou.  The two winners were:    Winner: Muhammad Ali Babar Abbasi SmartWindow provides a unique Quality-of-Experience (QoE)   Runner-Up: Taqua Salaheldin You are an Engineer, you can change the world

    Christos Christou
    Christos Christou

  • Ada Lovelace Day - IET Proud Venue Partner

    The IET Women's Network is delighted to announce that it will be supporting  Ada Lovelace Day Live!  this year  by becoming a Venue Partner! Read more...

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Photos of Savoy Place

    John Manville was recently in London and took some time to see the newly refurbished Savoy Place. While he was there, he took some great photos and they are avaiable to see in the Photos section of our community site.

    Allan Casey
    Allan Casey

  • Speaker Highlight - The Future Of Medicine - The Role Of Doctors In 2025

    We are delighted to share further information on another one of our expert speakers from the programme for the Future of Medicine event; Mr Kai-Lik Foh, Senior Manager, mHealth, he will be speaking on the very important topic “The opportunities and challenges of telemedicine in developing countries.” The shortage of healthcare expertise and infrastructure is a global problem, but nowhere more apparent than in developing countries. Telemedicine, particularly leveraging the ubiquity of mobile, has the opportunity not only to impact on health education, but also in the areas of diagnosis, treatment and follow up. There are a number of technology innovations which already make this possible today. Regulations on healthcare practice and funding will however need to evolve to be able to fully leverage…

  • Inspiring The Next Generation

    The IET as part of its mission seeks to Inspire people from all walks of life about what can be achieved with Engineering and a key part of that is opening young minds to the possibilities that an Engineering career can bring them with opportunities ranging from apprenticeships through to Engineering Council Registration. To support this Members and volunteers within the Southern California Local Network have for many years been supporting teams in the First Lego League and we are delighted to see that as the operational partner for the First Lego League in the UK, the IET has just started a junior event . This year as part of the IET focus on inspiring young minds to these opportunities we have decided to go further with our outreach to the local community through donations and visits to local…

  • This May Use RBAC To Spring Clean Your Technology Estate !

    The month of May usually finds us going through the cycle of spring cleaning. This allows our space to be regulated of what is no longer required, or understanding that the short term fix is now actually part of day to day activities or even that the core components of our environment are not refining themselves anymore because of the clutter. Often, in high profile transactional environments, the tech stack is constantly in a state of tactical or strategic flux. It organically builds where it heads to either a bottleneck of services or where the ability to scale is diminished - simply because the clutter is too much. Whilst business managers may use tracking schedules of a project to give a sense of accountability, technology focused individuals usually derive the same level of accountability…

    Rimesh Patel
    Rimesh Patel

  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems

    Dr Paul Robertson of Cambridge University Engineering Departrment will present on the technical merits and drawbacks of propulsion systems for light aircraft.  Come along to Cambridge University Engineering Department in Trumpingto Streer on Thursday 19 May at 1830 hrs.  Refreshments from 1800 hrs.

    David Blake
    David Blake

  • Bosch are seeking IoT ideas from young engineers...

    Calling female engineers, do you have an idea that by harnessing the universal connectivity of the Internet of Things, would make the world a better place? If so Bosch UK would like to hear from you.  To read more, and find out how you can share your ideas visit: www.bosch.co.uk/betweenuswecan #BetweenUsWeCan

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

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